AT least two fire hydrants in Jinjang Utara in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur are not in optimal condition
Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) complaints and welfare bureau (central) head Lee Hoi Eng said one in Jalan Jinjang Indah had collapsed.
"I was told by the residents that it had been broken for more than three months," he said during a press conference in Jalan Jinjang Indah 3 on Sunday (Jan 4).
Lee also showed StarMetro another fire hydrant in suboptimal condition at Jalan Jinjang Indah 9, where the valve was covered with sand.
He said poorly maintained fire hydrants could affect lives during emergencies.
"Prevention is better than cure. In 2024, fire broke out in five houses in Jinjang."
He called on the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) and Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to ensure fire hydrants are in working condition.
Also present was Kepong PRM chairman Chua Yi Ken, who urged JBPM to proactively monitor and inspect fire hydrants regularly.
